flagstone
noun
flag·stone
ˈflag-ˌstōn 
plural flagstones
: a hard stone with uniform internal layers that split easily into flat pieces suitable for paving
We chose flagstone for the walkway.
flagstone steps
also
: a piece of such stone
The patio is paved with flagstones.
called also flag
Examples of flagstone in a Sentence
a walkway paved with flagstones
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Two elegant lounges around the main reception hold deep velvet sofas, and the décor is all original or recreated oak panelling, intricate cornicing, 19th century fireplaces and granite flagstones.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The june bug traverses the flagstones lit through the glass door.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Bryce Arrington, studio manager for Blount Designs, suggests incorporating flagstone or cobblestone instead of limestone.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Teak rods line the ceilings, travertine runs across the floors, and a sculptural Virginia flagstone separates the main living areas from the private wing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The june bug traverses the flagstones lit through the glass door.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Bryce Arrington, studio manager for Blount Designs, suggests incorporating flagstone or cobblestone instead of limestone.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Teak rods line the ceilings, travertine runs across the floors, and a sculptural Virginia flagstone separates the main living areas from the private wing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for flagstone
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“Flagstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagstone. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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